Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (KTPL)
Medium airport · Temple, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTPL |
| IATA | TPL |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°9'9" W 97°24'28" 31.15250, -97.40780 |
| Location | Temple, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,740 ft (1445 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport at a glance
Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport is a medium airport in Temple, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as TPL. The field elevation of 682 ft (208 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTPL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 7,000 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KTPL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield | KGRK | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Waco Regional Airport | KACT | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Austin Executive Airport | KEDC | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport | KAUS | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Easterwood Field | KCLL | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 682 ft field elevation of Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport is KTPL, and its IATA code is TPL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport above sea level?
Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 682 feet (208 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.1525, -97.4078 — in Temple, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield, about 41 km away.
Does KTPL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTPL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport?
Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.